To cover in some detail the production of x-rays, the biological effects of ionising radiation, radiation hygiene, intra-oral radiographic techniques and interpretation, the theory of panoramic radiography, the interpretation of panoramic radiographs, the theory of cone beam imaging, the applications of cone beam imaging and the limitations of cone beam imaging.

Topics

• Production of x-rays and the biological effects of ionising radiation
• Intra-oral radiography techniques including anatomy and faults
• Theory of radiographic interpretation
• Theory of panoramic radiography and interpretation
• Theory of cone beam imaging
• Limitations of cone beam imaging
• Applications and interpretation of cone beam imaging

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Better understand the biological effects of ionising radiation and the methods used to keep exposure to a minimum
• Better understand the theory of intra-oral radiography, panoramic radiography and cone beam imaging
• Use their skills in everyday practice for interpretation of intra-oral and panoramic radiographs
• Assess cone beam, data sets and better interpret cone beam data sets.